Loud laughter echoed as Taehyung and Jungkook ran towards their home on the rainy night. The rain was pouring for continuous 10 hours now, so they had decided to leave the library even though Amelia asked them to stay the night.

“Be careful..” Taehyung yelled to the omega running in front of him, giggles followed right after every puddle he jumped.

Taehyung also followed behind him, running a little slow to make sure he didn't fall, the ground was slippery and filled with water till ankle.

“You are too slow for a soldier hyung.” Jungkook taunted looking behind, his voice strained due to rain hitting his face, his wet hair was sticking to his forehead, bunny teeth peeking out giving Taehyung the image of a drenched bunny.

“I don't want to fall and break my bone or something.” Taehyung replied, almost slipping over a step. “Skill issue, hyung.” Jungkook replied, looking ahead and running yet again.

As they came close to the house, the rain calmed down a lot. They slowed their pace and now walked foot by foot. Jungkook was shivering while Taehyung was walking without even a stuttered breath.

“Ohh how I want to keep myself warm like alphas,” Jungkook said out loud. Taehyung looked at him and chuckled. “I don’t have a coat today to offer you.” he said, sliding more close to the omega unknowingly.

“As if I would have taken it this time.” Jungkook rolled his eyes, Taehyung frowned at the reply.

Jungkook kept looking ahead and opened the yard door, he entered when Taehyung held his hand, “Why?” he asked, his eyes roaming all over the pale face of the omega, who licked his lips before shrugging his shoulders.

“I—”

“Taehyung..” someone yelled and they both turned around to see Yuri standing at the door, calling out to them.

Jungkook freed his hand when he noticed Yuri looking at their hands weirdly, Taehyung seemed to not find anything weird, he looked at Jungkook confused who ruffled his wet hair and started walking ahead.

Taehyung followed behind him and stopped at the door. “Where were you?” Yuri asked, giving side eyes to Jungkook who just ignored her.

He is feeling cold and the only thing on his mind was to change back to his comfortable clothes and eat something warm before going to bed.

He can hear distinct sounds coming from inside the house, maybe there are some guests at home.

“Is there some guest?” Jungkook asked, trying to peek inside, Yuri looked at him and nodded, “The head alpha and luna are here with their elder son and kwang, to fix the engagement of Eunji and his.” Yuri informed and looked at Taehyung, “Hana is also here, they were waiting for you, where were you?” Yuri whispered, Taehyung shrugged his shoulders.

“No one told me they were coming, and I am not interested.” Taehyung replied, “Ohh..” Jungkook nodded his head and glimpsed at Taehyung, his heart skipped a beat seeing him already looking at him.

He gulped and was about to go inside when Taehyung again held his wrist, “What?” Jungkook asked, baffled by the act, he looked at Yuri who was also confused.

“There are guests, you can’t go inside like this.” Taehyung said and gently tugged him towards the back door.

Jungkook looked down at his clothes and his cheeks turned red in embarrassment, his shirt was sticking to his body leaving nothing to imagination, his rather oversized pants were now stuck to his thighs, refining its shape.

He gulped nervously, and cursed under his breath. He followed Taehyung quietly seeing Taehyung’s own shirt sticking to his body, his broad shoulders to his well built back, to his waist and then—

Jungkook shook his head looking up as Taehyung opened the back door slowly and peeked his head inside, He quietly led them to the stairs missing a pair of eyes following them.

“Thanks..” Jungkook said when they reached the corridor, Taehyung smiled and let go of his wrist slowly and watched as Jungkook made his way to his room and shut the door.

Taehyung stood there in the wet clothes leaning against the wall, his thoughts all over the place, Jungkook, ohh his sweet little Jungkook.

How he wants to reach out, to tell him about his feelings, to ask him to love him back, to give him a chance at love, at the feelings he is carrying in his heart for as long as he remembers.

But he can’t do it, he cherished these little moments, he doesn’t want to be greedy and lose it, he doesn’t want Jungkook to be disgusted with him, to pull away when Taehyung finally has a chance to be close to Jungkook.

He knows his feelings won’t be respected, he isn’t fool to not notice the questionable look his mother gave him that night, he doesn’t want the same look in Jungkook eyes.

He many times thought to tell Jungkook, to at least try, but the thought of Jungkook pulling away from him, to not talk to him, was enough to break his resolution.

And moreover he doesn’t want to indulge Jungkook into something which is doomed from the beginning, he is promised to someone else. He doesn’t want to put Jungkook through the pain he is in. He wants him to always be happy, keep smiling and keep growing. And no matter what he wants, who he wants, he can’t seem to find a way to break off the engagement. Should he go and tell Hana that he doesn’t want to marry her, that he loves someone else?

His eyes sparkled with hope, maybe he can try, Hana is Jungkook’s friend, she will understand, yeah.. then he will tell Jungkook about his feelings.

A hand patted his shoulder, flinching him out of his thoughts, he looked to his side and saw Jungkook standing there looking at him confused. His head tilted to the side, he was dressed in a beautiful pastel green shirt along with long white oversized pants.

Taehyung's eyes raked over his face, “Huh?” he asked, seeing Jungkook's lips moving but his mind didn’t register a single word.

“What are you doing here? And why are you still in these wet clothes? You will get sick, hyung.” Jungkook asked, lips pressed together.

“Ohh.. actually, your room lock, you haven’t fixed it yet right, so that’s why I was standing here you know—”

Jungkook’s eyes widened,  “You don’t have to..” he mumbled, Taehyung shook his head, “It’s okay, I don’t mind really..” taehyung assured him, giving a dreamy smile.

Jungkook nodded his head and pointed towards Taehyung’s room, “Go and change.” he said and Taehyung nodded his head and went to his room, closing the door behind himself.

•┈••✦ ❤ ✦••┈•

“Ohh Jungkookie.. Come dear.” Luna said, patting the seat beside her, Jungkook smiled and sat beside her who looked at his wet hair.

“You didn’t dry your hair? You will be sick dear.” she said, concerned. Jungkook gave her a small smile and ruffled his hair, “It’s fine.” he said and that’s when he saw a new face sitting beside his abeoji.

The alpha’s eyes were on Jungkook as well, Jungkook blinked in surprise seeing him not averting his gaze at least. He looked away first and noticed Hana looking at him as well.

He gave her a smile which Hana reciprocated but Jungkook can feel something is wrong, he averted his gaze yet again and this time it was Sumin who was looking at him.

What’s with these people, looking at him like this.

“Jungkook, he is Kim Namjoon, our elder son. You haven’t met him right. Namjoon, he is Jungkook, Hana’s best friend and Taehyung’s cousin.” Luna smiled.

Namjoon stood and bowed making Jungkook fluster, he scrambled to his feet as well and bowed as well. 

“Nice to finally meet you Jungkook, I have heard a lot about you.” Namjoon greeted, Jungkook chuckled nervously, “Hope only good things.” he mumbled, “Nice to meet you too.” he added.

Laugh filled the whole hall, Namjoon chuckled as well, “Of course.” he replied and sat down while Jungkook felt embarrassment to his core.

“Taehyung..” Kyung Min said seeing the alpha coming down the stairs. Taehyung came forward and bowed to the people, “Hello..” he muttered respectfully.

Jungkook noticed Taehyung was also wearing a green colored checkered shirt. And If Taehyung deliberately did that to match a certain omega then no one needs to know that.

“Where were you Taehyung?” Taejoon asked. Taehyung looked at his father, “I didn’t know there were guests at home.” he replied, eyes turning towards the one person whom he seems to search for in every gathering nowadays.

He looked down to hide his smile, “It’s fine, Mr. Kim.” the head alpha said, Taehyung too a seat beside Hana, because it’s the only seat left.

“We have one complaint though, Taehyung.” Luna said, smiling at the alpha who looked at her immediately, “you aren’t spending enough time with our Hana, she was whining about you always being busy, and you haven’t visited our home as well.” Luna said, Hana looked down feeling shy.

Taehyung smiled awkwardly and rubbed the back of his nape, “Ohh I was quite busy nowadays, didn’t realise—”

“It’s fine honey, he has a lot on his plate right now, let him get done with his work first.” The head alpha stopped his Luna, who was still persistent.

“Okay, but call him for dinner at our place at least.”

“He will go, Luna and I apologise on his behalf, I will make sure he spends enough time with Hana onwards.” Na-young was quick to say bowing to Luna who shook her head, “Thank you.. You don’t need to bow to me.” 

Hana was bright red by that time, Jungkook noticed her and gave a small smile feeling happy for his friend yet somewhere a nagging feeling was making its way in his heart.

He looked at Taehyung who was looking awkward and maybe that’s why he was feeling this way, Taehyung is his cousin and he knows he is not happy with this alliance.

All the talk tuned out as his eyes focused on Taehyung who was looking as if he just wanted to get out of here, Jungkook would have wanted the same if he was at his place.

Soon the table was set but what made Jungkook frown was there were no signs of Kwang and his sister, Yuri said Kwang is also here then where is he? And moreover why his mother didn’t tell him that she agreed about this alliance and that they are coming today itself.

He sat on his designated seat between Hana and Taehyung when Sumin pointed out, “Let Hana sit beside Taehyung Jungkook.” she said and Jungkook was quick on his feet not wanting to create unnecessary drama.

He exchanged his seat with Hana not noticing how Taehyung’s fist clenched to his side, as if to pull Jungkook back on his seat, beside him.

Jungkook took another seat which was between Hana and Namjoon, Jungkook gave a small smile to him and focused on the plate in front of him.

“Umm where is the washroom?” Namjoon asked after a while, Taejoon looked up, “Go Jungkook show him the washroom.” he instructed making Jungkook look at his wide eyed.

“Me?” he asked, “You are the only Jungkook I suppose.” he asked, making people chuckle around the table.

“Umm—sure.” he said, pushing his chair back, “Sit. I will show him.” Taehyung said standing up but Sumin held his hand. “No, it’s fine, he will show him, it’s not a big deal.” she said and before Taehyung could say something Jungkook spoke up.

“She is right, hyung.. This way.” Jungkook said to Namjoon who nodded his head and followed Jungkook.

Taehyung's eyes hardened at their retreating back, he is no fool, he knows how he looked at Jungkook, and truth to be told, he is not very thrilled about it.

•┈••✦ ❤ ✦••┈•

Jungkook waited outside looking around the open vast land, the door opened, Jungkook looked back and directed him to the handpump.

“Thank you.” Namjoon gave his famous dimple smile to him after washing his hands and feet, which Jungkook reciprocated.

The night was pitch black and only the small lantern hanging on the outside of the washroom wall, Jungkook's face was glowing bright golden in its light and it’s no joke, Namjoon's eyes seemed to always find their way to his face.

Jungkook was drawing water from the handpump to keep the bucket filled, completely oblivious to the way the alpha was looking at him. “Here—” Jungkook's breath stuck in his throat when he turned towards Namjoon and found him rather close.

He shrieked in surprise, breaking whatever spell Namjoon was in, Jungkook hand slipped hitting the handle with his wrist.

“Ouch—” Jungkook looked at his wrist and his face twisted in pain, there was a small gash there because of the sharp nail sticking out of the handpump.

“Ohh.. I am sorry.. Shit.. Let me see..” Namjoon quickly held his wrist which made Jungkook flinch again, even though Namjoon touch wasn’t weird, his mind just can’t seem to relax.

He tried tugging his hand out of Namjoon’s one but the alpha only held it tighter, concern was visible in his eyes. “It's.. It’s fine.” Jungkook said, breath labouring as his mind flashed back some unpleasant memories.

“It’s bleeding Jungkook, wash it with water first, come on.” Namjoon took his hand towards the bucket, completely oblivious of Jungkook’s state.

Jungkook's eyes darted around in panic, “Namjoon-ssi, it’s fine.. I will be okay.” he tried again, not wanting to have a panic attack and vomit here. Namjoon took water in the jug and let the water wash the blood from his wrist.

“Namjoon-ssi—” he didn’t complete his words when his hand was yanked out of the alpha’s grip and Jungkook was pulled behind the man.

He breathed out when his senses recognised the familiar alpha pheromones, Taehyung stood in front of the omega, glaring at the alpha in front of him.

“WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU DOING?” He yelled at Namjoon who seems to understand the situation just now, “Taehyung-ssi—”

“He was asking you to leave his hand, was that too hard to understand?” Taehyung was now head to head with Namjoon.  The alpha took a step back instinctively, “Listen.. I think you have misunderstood the situation..” He tried explaining but Taehyung showed him his palm.

“Doesn’t matter, you don’t go around holding omega’s hands when they are clearly uncomfortable.” Taehyung's voice was cold, he took another step but a hold on the back of his shirt stopped him.

He looked back and saw Jungkook shaking his head, “It’s fine, he didn’t realise.” he mumbled but it didn’t do anything to calm the anger Taehyung was feeling at that time.

“Taehyung-ssi, you clearly misunderstood the situation, Jungkook here hurt his wrist and I was just trying to clean the blood and wash his hand. Nothing more.” Namjoon stood straight and came in front of Taehyung.

“Hurt? Show me.” Taehyung asked for Jungkook's wrist and yes there was a cut, he shook his head, “How can you be so careless, bunny.” Taehyung said not noticing the nickname that just slipped out of his mouth.

But that was not the case with Jungkook whose eyes widened, and he felt his cheeks heating up for no reason. Jungkook was glad that the lantern light was not focused on him anymore.

“Still you should have let him do it himself if he wasn’t comfortable, which clearly he wasn’t.” Taehyung said, with no remorse in his voice, he knows he wasn’t wrong.

“I'm sorry, I didn’t realise I was causing you distress, I had no such intentions, hope you won’t hold it against me, I met you just today and had to ruin your first impression of me.” Namjoon apologised bowing, Jungkook breathing was now stable as he nodded his head.

“It’s fine, I panicked for no reason.” Jungkook bowed as well, but Taehyung held his arm, Namjoon smiled at them, “I understand Taehyung, I also have a sister so I understand your concern towards your brother, but I have no malicious intentions towards him.” Namjoon again tried to clear the misunderstanding.

Taehyung's breath hitched hearing the word brother but he let it be, no matter how much he wants to correct the alpha in front of him, he can’t.

Jungkook shook his head in embarrassment, “No.. Namjoon-ssi, hyung didn’t mean that, I am sorry for reacting so weirdly.” Jungkook said, Namjoon didn’t say anything and just smiled.

Taehyung sighed and mumbled a soft apology as well, again with no regret in his voice, “Come, you have to put ointment on it.” he said and tugged Jungkook along with him back inside, Namjoon quietly followed behind them, cursing himself on reacting without thinking.

•┈••✦ ❤ ✦••┈•

“What took you so long?” Hana asked as she saw her brother sitting beside her, Namjoon looked at her and shook his head, “Jungkook got hurt that’s why it took a little long for me.” he replied, “Hurt?” Hyejin asked, alert at the mention of her child.

“Yeah, got a cut on his wrist.” he replied, “This boy, always so careless, where is he?” his mother asked, Namjoon pointed at his side, “Taehyung took him to his room maybe, to put medicine.” Namjoon replied and took a bite of his food, not noticing the way his sister hand halted mid bite.

“Taehyung oppa?” she asked, Namjoon nodded his head, “He came there shortly, I think I have frightened Jungkook.” he said softly, voice tinged with guilt.

He still couldn’t get the scared image of Jungkook out of his head, he didn’t want him to be wary of him, he will admit he kind of liked Jungkook, not that deep but enough to not leave any bad impression on him.

“Huh?”

“I tried washing the blood but he kind of panicked and I didn't realise it..” Namjoon shook his head, disappointed in his own behaviour.

The head alpha shook his head at his son, “what you did?” he asked, “I kind of held his hand and he panicked, I swear I didn’t mean anything bad.” he said looking between the people present there.

Hyejin had a confused look on her face, she wanted to go and see her son but she couldn't leave the guest unattended, she would talk to Jungkook alone.

Luna shook her head disappointed at her son, “Son, you shouldn’t have done that, it might have scared off his omega, that’s why he panicked.” she said, voice tight.

“Your mother is right, apologise to him, yeah.” The head alpha ordered, making Namjoon nod his head.

“I don’t think there is any need, I mean he panics really quick, even for small things.” Kyung Min said, rolling his eyes. Namjoon looked at the alpha and shook his head, “No.. he looked quite shaken up, I don’t why he reacted that way.” he mumbled the last part to himself.

Hana was staring at her plate, her thoughts all jumbled together, mind creating scenarios in her head making her want to pull her hair.

She took a deep breath, Jungkook is her best friend, he won’t do anything to cause her pain, yes, she is just panicking for no reason.

She tried shaking the thought out of her, but all the moments she noticed between them was no coincidence, she knew the look Taehyung gave to Jungkook, she had seen the same look on her father’s face when he looked at her mother. But she still tried to ignore it. She can’t lose Taehyung, she has waited her whole life for him. No.

•┈••✦ ❤ ✦••┈•

“Ahh..” Jungkook flinched slightly, a soft whimper leaving his mouth. Taehyung blew air on it, soothing the burning.

“Why are you so clumsy..?” Taehyung mumbled and flicked his forehead making Jungkook whine. “I am not, I was just startled by him and my hand slipped hitting the blunt nail.” he complained now blowing air on the wound himself.

“Why?” Taehyung asked, “Huh?”

“Why were you startled, did he.. did he do something?” Taehyung asked, sitting beside Jungkook. Jungkook sighed and shook his head.

“Now that I think back, no he didn’t. I panicked for no reason, what he must be thinking of me.” Jungkook buried his face in his palms in shame.

Taehyung held his other wrist gently, removing his hand from his face, “Jungkook, no one reacts like that without any reason, you must have felt uncomfortable, it’s okay.” Taehyung consoled him.

Jungkook's eyes brimmed with tears, he wasn’t uncomfortable, he was terrified. He sniffled and looked down, hiding his eyes from Taehyung.

“I—I didn’t like it, I was startled by his act and.. and my wolf, he wasn’t helping at all.. and I overreacted.” he mumbled, voice wet with emotions. Taehyung gave him a sad smile and pulled him towards himself.

He rested the omega head on his chest, “Shh.. it’s fine, you didn’t overreact, you did what your instincts made you do it.” Taehyung patted his head softly and smiled when he felt the omega’s hand circling around his waist as well.

His hand itched to pull Jungkook more closer, to bury his face in his neck, to scent the omega so that he could relax, feel safe and smell of him and just him but he controlled himself and let his one hand resting on the bed and other softly patting his head, taking in the sweet scent of the omega.

He felt his heartbeat going to its normal rhythm and just hope Jungkook doesn’t hear his loud heartbeats, blood rushed to the alpha’s ear when he felt Jungkook rubbing his cheek on his chest unconsciously, he took a deep breath and let the omega seek all the comfort he wants.

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